This book is about a three year old girl who is scared to go play with her friends because she has two mommies and not a daddy. In the end she finds out there are all different types of families.
4) The genre or type of literature it is (e.g., essay, fictional short story, historical novel).
Realistic Fiction
5) The situations in the book that may be considered "questionable."
This book was considered to give an ungodly image by promoting gay and lesbian relationships.
6) The general public's opinion of the book (include cited references).
“Although some parents may resent this book because it presents something different, I think children would enjoy learning about something new. Not all children have the same family unit, and this story demonstrates it.” https://sites.google.com/site/thesisactivities/heather-has-two-mommies 7) The history of its censorship.
Since the book was published, it has become one of the most banned and controversial books of the 1990’s. Some libraries still choose to not include this book in their library.
8) The developmental age of the child for whom the book would be appropriate.
The book and illustrations are written for young children to understand. However, ages 5- 8years old would be appropriate to use this book with so a discussion can occur about the book.
- Heather Has Two Mommies
2) The author- Leslie Newman
3) A short description- This book is about a three year old girl who is scared to go play with her friends because she has two mommies and not a daddy. In the end she finds out there are all different types of families.
4) The genre or type of literature it is (e.g., essay, fictional short story, historical novel).- Realistic Fiction
5) The situations in the book that may be considered "questionable."- This book was considered to give an ungodly image by promoting gay and lesbian relationships.
6) The general public's opinion of the book (include cited references).“Although some parents may resent this book because it presents something different, I think children would enjoy learning about something new. Not all children have the same family unit, and this story demonstrates it.”
https://sites.google.com/site/thesisactivities/heather-has-two-mommies
7) The history of its censorship.
- Since the book was published, it has become one of the most banned and controversial books of the 1990’s. Some libraries still choose to not include this book in their library.
8) The developmental age of the child for whom the book would be appropriate.